The Chicago Feature Focus is a bi-weekly focus on queer women in Chicago in all fields engaged in a variety of projects within their lives and within the queer community.
This
week I have the pleasure of introducing an amazing writer and performer:
:::::Chicago Feature Focus:::: Daaimah Mubashshir::::Performance Artist and Poet
Queer Lesbian Writer and Overall Fantastic Person
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The Chicago Feature Focus is a bi-weekly focus on queer women in Chicago in all fields engaged in a variety of projects within their lives and within the queer community.
Tell us a little about yourself.
My real name is Daaimah Mubashshir, I am primarily a writer, however I love touring my writing into performance and sometimes short experimental films. I grew up in Houston, Texas. Luckily I fell into a funky artist crowd that hung out at DiverseWorks Art Space. I started performing and making videos at DiverseWorks before I moved to Chicago to study at the School of the Art Istitute of Chicago. I have lived and worked here ever since. (except for a brief stint in Madison. Wi.)
Who or what is your inspiration?
Wow I get inspired very often by everyday life. What people say or do... or by my own reaction to what people say or do. I know that's a broad statement but I am consumed by the human condition and our struggles with power, over each other, over material gains, over our hearts.
Tell us a little about your most recent piece?
Currently I am working on a series of performances as a Character named Aquaniesha Fox. She has a bit of an attitude to say the least. I use her to examine race/poverty issues and spiritual inquiries. I'm having a blast so far.
What celebrity are you currently stalking? (not literally I hope!)
Anna Deavere Smith
What's currently playing on your music player?
Whole Life by Oxia
What's your favorite place to go in Chicago?
I love the Andersonville /Edgewater Neighborhood. It has my favorite hang outs. I'm there all the time. Also the Lakefront around Foster Beach.
My real name is Daaimah Mubashshir, I am primarily a writer, however I love touring my writing into performance and sometimes short experimental films. I grew up in Houston, Texas. Luckily I fell into a funky artist crowd that hung out at DiverseWorks Art Space. I started performing and making videos at DiverseWorks before I moved to Chicago to study at the School of the Art Istitute of Chicago. I have lived and worked here ever since. (except for a brief stint in Madison. Wi.)
Wow I get inspired very often by everyday life. What people say or do... or by my own reaction to what people say or do. I know that's a broad statement but I am consumed by the human condition and our struggles with power, over each other, over material gains, over our hearts.
Tell us a little about your most recent piece?
Currently I am working on a series of performances as a Character named Aquaniesha Fox. She has a bit of an attitude to say the least. I use her to examine race/poverty issues and spiritual inquiries. I'm having a blast so far.
What celebrity are you currently stalking? (not literally I hope!)
Anna Deavere Smith
Whole Life by Oxia
What's your favorite place to go in Chicago?
I love the Andersonville /Edgewater Neighborhood. It has my favorite hang outs. I'm there all the time. Also the Lakefront around Foster Beach.
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